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How common conditions are treated in Nigeria — the medicines used, current prices, and when to see a doctor
Nigeria's Major Drug Markets
Comprehensive guides to the country's pharmaceutical wholesale hubs
Idumota Market
Lagos, Lagos State
One of the busiest pharmaceutical markets in Nigeria, located on Lagos Island. A key distribution point for drug products across South-West Nigeria.
Ogbogwu Market
Onitsha, Anambra State
The largest open drug market in West Africa, located at Bridge Head, Onitsha. A major wholesale hub for pharmaceutical products serving South-East Nigeria and beyond. The name is also written Ogbo ogwu or Ogbo-ogwu — Igbo for “drug market”.
Ariaria Market
Aba, Abia State
A major drug distribution market in Aba, serving as a pharmaceutical wholesale hub for South-East Nigeria alongside the Ogbogwu market in Onitsha.
Sabon Gari Market
Kano, Kano State
The largest pharmaceutical market in Northern Nigeria, serving as the primary drug distribution hub for the entire northern region and neighbouring countries including Niger Republic and Chad.
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Every drug in our directory, grouped by category.
Nigeria's medicines market in numbers
Tracked from the NAFDAC Greenbook and monthly price sampling
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